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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,870.88, 222,001.83 and 89,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,870.88, 222,001.83 and 89,251.42 is: 123,166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,870.88 : 222,001.83 = 89,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,870.88/222,001.83 = 89,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,870.88x = 222,001.83 × 89,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,870.88x = 19,813,978,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,813,978,349.79/160,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,166.96

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